Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Floor Lamp in Brass and Carrara Marble

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, floor lamp, similar to model '12772', brass, enameled brass, enameled aluminum, duplex white opal glass, Carrara marble, Italy, late 1950s

With its exquisite form, masterful use of materials, harmonious composition, and meticulous craftsmanship, this extremely rare floor lamp designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce around the late 1950s is a testament to the artist's refined aesthetic sensibility. Lelii's designs were widely acclaimed and have been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world. He is considered to be an important figure in the history of Italian design and is remembered for his contributions to the field of lighting design. Arredoluce was a pioneering company in the world of Italian lighting design during the 1950s and 1960s. Founded by Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce was based in Monza and known for its skilled craftsmen who could bring the most cutting-edge lighting designs to life, of which this floor lamp is a prime example. This specific design is a rare find that shares resemblances with, among others, the '12772' floor lamp and '12739' wall light models documented in the Arredoluce book. The pronounced geometry of the construction contributes to the unit's sculptural silhouette. The base crafted from Carrara marble supports the sleek stem that is partially coated in black. Towards the top, the stem gracefully curves diagonally, imparting a sense of dynamic movement. The lampshade is reminiscent of the whimsical form of a kite, showcasing triangle shapes with pointed corners. This lamp engages us with a captivating composition of streamlined forms that simultaneously act as the divining elements of this specific design.

A label attached to the lamp is provided by the Arredoluce historical archive. This code serves as evidence of authenticity, guaranteeing that the lamp remains a unique creation and precluding any possibility of future reproduction.

Paolo Angelo Lelii (1911-1979) was born in Ancona, Italy. After his studies at the Superior Institute of Industrial Art, Milan, he lived and worked in Monza. From 1943, Lelii started manufacturing lamps in his own house and in 1946 he advertised his well-known 'Tris' lamp in Domus magazine. It was in 1947 that he founded Arredoluce in Monza, a premier manufacturer of furniture and lighting. In the same year, he exhibited the lamp 12128 at the VII Triennale di Milano, which became known as the Triennale floor lamp. He became an influential designer in Postwar Italy, especially in the field of modern lighting design. During the 1950s, Arredoluce started to collaborate with designers such as Franco Albini, Achille Castiglioni, Gio Ponti, and Ettore Sottsass and also began to experiment with halogen light bulbs for his designs, which lead to the recognizable Arredoluce switch. Thanks to Angelo Lelii’s unique approach to design, Arredoluce quickly built a reputation for creating premium quality products based on clean, simple, and functional designs.

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